Twelve Earthly Branches
Time mapping, hidden stems, and seasonal context in Bazi.
- Yin (寅) Earthly Branch: Tiger, Early Spring, Hidden Jia Bing Wu
Yin maps to 03:00-05:00, early spring, with yang Wood leading. It stores Jia, Bing, and Wu, blending growth, fire, and structure. Yin often signals strong initi
- You (酉) Earthly Branch: Rooster, Mid-Autumn, Hidden Xin
You maps to 17:00-19:00, mid-autumn, with yin Metal quality. It stores Xin, emphasizing refinement and order. You represents precision, harvest, and the ability
- Zi (子) Earthly Branch: Rat, 23:00-01:00, Hidden Gui
Zi maps to 23:00-01:00, mid-winter, with a yang Water tone. It stores hidden stem Gui, giving quiet depth beneath a fast surface. In a chart, Zi often describes